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| November/December 2024 | BAEC Bulletin
BAEC Bulletin | November/December 2024 |
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COMMITTEES OF THE BAEC MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM Chair: Matthew J. Fitzgerald | Vice Chair: Mitchell P. Snyder
COMMITTEES OF THE BAEC
SURROGATE'S COURT COMMITTEE Chair: Britta L. McKenna | Vice Chair: Chanel T. McCarthy
The Surrogate's Court Committee meets monthly to discuss topics of interest that affect Surrogate's practice. The Committee provides educational seminars on trust and estate issues as well as an annual Noonday Lecture. In addition, the Liaison subcommittee meets with Erie County Surrogate Acea Mosey and her court staff throughout the year to address issues of importance in Surrogate's practice.
The Mock Trial Program is tasked with organizing and facilitating the Erie County High School Mock Trial Competition. Each year, mock trial teams from various local high schools compete in mock trials. The local champion then goes on to compete on the state level.
NEGLIGENCE COMMITTEE Chair: David M. Goodman
UNLAWFUL PRACTICE OF LAW COMMITTEE Chair: Oliver C. Young
The Negligence Committee fosters cooperation between the plaintiff and defense bar in order to encourage the efficient administration of justice; updates and educates the general bar about recent developments in the field of negligence law through CLE seminars; and considers, and makes recommendations about proposed legislation affecting the practice of negligence law.
The Unlawful Practice of Law Committee seeks to protect the public against the unlawful practice of law by investigating allegations of unlawful practice. It may receive complaints, take evidence, and upon Board approval, present complaints to the State Attorney General and have charge of actions instituted by the Association for the unlawful practice of law.
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE IN FAMILY COURT COMMITTEE Chairs: Todd J. Potter, Jr. | Vice Chair: Yvonne Vertlieb
WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMITTEE Chair: Samuel S. Feuerstein
PROFESSIONAL CONTINUITY COMMITTEE Chair: Kevin D. Walsh The Professional Continuity Committee assists clients in obtaining other counsel when that attorney's practice is interrupted without an appropriate successor. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE Chair: Elizabeth M. Midgley The Professional Ethics Committee investigates and answers inquiries concerning the Rules of Professional Conduct. The results of the investigations and a proposed opinion are reported to the Board of Directors, who make the final decision. Opinions are published in The Bulletin to provide guidance to the legal community. The Practice and Procedure in Family Court Committee serves as a communication link between the Bar Association and the bench, striving to better the quality of the practice of lawyers before the Family Court bench. The Committee features guest speakers at its meetings and produces Noonday lectures and CLE seminars.
The Workers' Compensation Committee meets periodically to discuss issues affecting practice before the Workers' Compensation Board. The Committee takes an active role in working with the Board's administration by presenting ideas and concerns of the bar as well as responding to proposed legislation and Board rules.
YOUNG LAWYERS COMMITTEE Chair: Steven B. Salcedo | Vice Chair: Olivia A. Binda
The Young Lawyers Committee consists of lawyers who have been practicing for 10 years or less. The Committee provides leadership, networking and social opportunities and periodically produces educational programs on topics of interest to young lawyers.
REAL PROPERTY LAW COMMITTEE Chair: Eric T. Vallone | Vice Chair: Dara Biltekoff Ordon
The Real Property Law Committee considers the development and practical workings of the law relating to real property, conveyancing, mortgages, foreclosures, receiverships and other related subjects.
JOIN THE BAR ASSOCIATION! The Bar Association of Erie County is currently accepting new members Benefits of being a member include: • Networking and connection opportunities with your colleagues in the legal community • Discounted rates for CLE • Leadership development opportunities on committees • Invitation to special events • Unlimited access to Fastcase/Casemaker • Access to healthcare and other valuable benefits • Public service opportunities Learn more at eriebar.org
SOLO AND SMALL LAW FIRM PRACTICE COMMITTEE Chair: Steven B. Salcedo | Vice Chair: Mary Jane R. Morley
The Solo and Small Law Firm Practice Committee is designed to provide sole practitioners and those in small law firms with a forum to discuss their practice, to discuss the day to day challenges facing today’s solo/small law firm practitioners, and to address how other solo/small firms are meeting current challenges. Topics include business development, law practice management, technology, practice area focus/specialization, human resources, and CLE programming – among others. Members of the committee enjoy a unique opportunity to network and to build and develop their practice.
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